How often should I check my hive?
Ahh, the million dollar question. I understand the anxiety of wanting to check your hive but not sure if you should. Or, it may be that you are checking often…
Tag: Better beekeeping
Top 4 Advantages of Sustainable beekeeping
There’s more to the Next Generation of beekeepers than I originally realized. And I suppose one reason is because beekeeping is incredibly intertwined in our culture. I feel that commercializing…
Natural Beekeeping with the Warré Hive
Natural Beekeeping with the Warré Hive A Manual by David Heaf There are only two beekeeping practices no matter what type of beehive style you use: the more common Anthropocentric…
The 7 Methods of Minimal Disturbance
Recently, I’ve been rethinking my beekeeping practices. The principles behind Warré beehives have forced me to think of the relationship and ethical principles I have with my bees as their…
What you need to start beekeeping
So you’re interested in beekeeping but there are so many choices out there. Should you get a top bar hive? What do you need if you want to harvest honey…
What to look for in a good pair of bee gloves
When I’m doing a hive inspection or just poking my nose in a beehive for the fun of it, I prefer to go gloveless. But there are times when the…
Elements of a Good beekeeping Smoker
A good Smoker is worth its weight in beeswax. When you find a good smoker, it could last you for years. When your smoker falls apart with minimal use, it…
Top 3 beekeeping Veils: what to get & what to avoid
When it comes to protective clothing for beekeepers, any veil is better than no veil at all. Especially when inspecting one of your ‘hot’ hives, if you know what I…